City Services Committee approves six committee reappointments; schedules review of Council on Aging candidate. The committee unanimously approved terms through June 2029 for Suzanne Smith (Board of Health), Richard Meyer (Conservation Commission), Kathy Murri (Disability Commission), Hannah Shaffer
Northampton City Services Committee unanimously recommends Simpson to the city's Historical Commission. The committee voted 4:0 to recommend Rachel Simpson, a realtor and volunteer at Historic Northampton, to fill the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley seat on the commission. Councilor Deborah
Northampton City Services Committee unanimously approves three board appointments. Chair Councilor Jeremy Dubs and the four-member committee voted 4-0 to appoint physician Luke Messac to the Board of Health, parks and public-projects expert Leticia Ward to the Community Preservation Committee, and
Northampton City Services Committee divided over how much public scrutiny mayoral appointees should face. Councilor Chris Stratton pushed the committee to require candidates to interview before the full committee, arguing it would ensure fair vetting. Chair Jeremy Dubs opposed, warning that public
City Services Committee elects Dubs chair, Stratton vice chair. The committee unanimously elected Councilor Jeremy Dubs as chair; Councilor Chris Stratton became vice chair after three voting rounds that initially deadlocked 2-2 with Councilor Deborah Klemer. The committee voted unanimously for a
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